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Cancer mortality among rubber workers: an epidemiologic study.

A J McMichael, D A Andjelkovic, H A Tyroler

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
    |January 1, 1976
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    Workers in the rubber industry showed higher cancer mortality, particularly for stomach, colon, prostate, and lymphatic cancers. Specific job exposures, like solvents and curing rooms, were linked to increased risks of lymphatic leukemia and lung cancer, respectively.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • The rubber industry utilizes numerous chemicals, prompting previous studies to investigate potential health risks.
    • Epidemiologic research has previously indicated elevated mortality rates for specific cancers among rubber industry workers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess cancer mortality in rubber industry workers compared to the general population.
    • To identify associations between specific job exposures and cancer risks within rubber tire plants.

    Main Methods:

    • Followed four cohorts of rubber tire plant workers (active and retired) from 1964 to 1973.
    • Compared cancer mortality data of these cohorts with general community rates.
    • Analyzed individual work histories to link job exposures to specific cancer diagnoses.

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    Main Results:

    • A slight overall excess in cancer deaths was observed across all cancers combined.
    • Marked excesses in mortality were found for stomach, colon, prostate, and lymphatic/hematopoietic system cancers.
    • Specific associations included lymphatic leukemia with solvent exposure and lung cancer with curing-room exposure.

    Conclusions:

    • Rubber industry workers face elevated risks for several specific cancers, including stomach, colon, prostate, and lymphatic/hematopoietic cancers.
    • Occupational exposures in specific roles, such as solvent use and curing room work, are linked to increased cancer risk.
    • Further research is ongoing to pinpoint other cancer risks associated with distinct job exposures in this industry.